{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Franklin Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":21.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10106906,"projectId":9525509,"letterContent":"Thank you so, so much for supporting our class. The impact has been truly fantastic.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes of materials arrived—full of the bright new markers, sharpened colored pencils etc. It looked like Christmas morning. My students were so excited to open the boxes (and about the bubble wrap that came with haha). Their reaction was one of excitement, gratitude, and appreciation. It made them really realize that people they don't even know have contributed to their education and they felt so supported and cared for by that. The biggest moment was when they saw the new pencil sharpener (after dealing with the struggle of the broken one all year) literally cheered. For 7th graders, having their own fresh supplies—rather than the dull, broken ones we had—is a huge confidence booster. It validates their work and makes them feel respected and eager to take more accountability for the materials. \r\n\r\nWe have been able to do fun goal setting activities that we turned into a fun arts project. Also, we just talked about graphic novels and they made THE CUTEST comic pages with their brand new supplies and they had such a good time but they also turned out so good! \r\n\r\nThank you again so much! As a teacher this has taken such a strain off me having to provide these materials for my students out of my own budget. I so appreciate it!","fullyFundedDate":1758754091548,"projectUrl":"project/help-fund-our-classroom-necessities/9525509/","projectTitle":"Help Fund our Classroom Necessities!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flattem","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10106906"},{"teacherId":8673476,"projectId":9545212,"letterContent":"Thank you, once again, for supporting our roboticist at our STEAM-focused middle school!\r\n\r\nOver the past five years we have steadily grown our robotics capabilities, which culminates in an annual FIRST Tech Challenge robotics competition (usually in January). During our time together we review the year's robotics challenge and brainstorm how we can transfer motion to complete tasks, constructing mechanisms as we settle on solutions. This year speed has been a top priority. \r\n\r\nI also want to include a note on the steadily growing excitement and engagement of our students in designing, building, and coding robots to operate. They are experiencing, first-hand, not only what it takes to engineer controlled and automated machines, but also their own abilities in doing so. Robotics engineering may sound like a lofty pursuit, but with time and resources robotics is within the reach of even middle-schoolers. \r\n\r\nWith the REV Servo Power Modules you have provided us we are able to utilize VEX robotics motors (specifically VEX 393 motors) that have been part of our school's curriculum for longer than I've been teaching. I'm excited to guide our students in converting these VEX 393 motors from a low-speed, high-torque gear ratios to high-speed, low-torque gearing with the VEX gear-conversion kits that we have never used!","fullyFundedDate":1762911535757,"projectUrl":"project/speed-of-motion/9545212/","projectTitle":"Speed of Motion","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Schadegg's Technology Class","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8673476_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675980272404","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8673476"},{"teacherId":9631307,"projectId":8570386,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Photovoice: Science Through the Lens of Middle School Students project. Because of your donation, our students got an access to an iPad and printer, empowering them to observe, capture, and share the science they encounter in our classroom.\r\nYour contribution is helping our young scientists think creatively, communicate their ideas visually, and take pride in their learning. These tools are not just enhancing the classroom experience, they are giving students the opportunity to see science from their own unique perspectives and to have their voices heard.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and belief in our students' potential. Thank you for making a meaningful difference in our learning community!","fullyFundedDate":1726633195820,"projectUrl":"project/photovoice-science-through-the-lens-of/8570386/","projectTitle":"Photovoice: Science Through the Lens of Middle School Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pearl Mendoza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9631307_orig.jpg?crop=1836,1836,x0,y281&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723003849822","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9631307"},{"teacherId":8673476,"projectId":9410375,"letterContent":"I don't know how to expressed my gratitude for the computers you provided our robotics students. \r\n\r\nThe computers we were using before were extremely slow and didn't have the disc space enough for all of the software we needed (they only had 60gb). They were, however, non-district computers that allowed us to access the software/applications we needed. \r\n\r\nThese new computers allow us to access all of the software we need without district-wide restrictions, compute way faster, and have the disc space to have access to all of the applications we need (Afinia 3D print, Android Studio, REV Hardware client, etc). \r\n\r\nThank you again so much!","fullyFundedDate":1758653626083,"projectUrl":"project/code-cad-compete/9410375/","projectTitle":"Code Cad Compete","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Schadegg's Technology Class","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8673476_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675980272404","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8673476"},{"teacherId":8673476,"projectId":9546872,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our technology classroom!\r\n\r\nAs mentioned in the project summary, we have so many different learning materials. What's incredible about this is that it allows us to engage in a wide variety of learning experiences. Water bottle rockets, SNAP circuits, drones, LEGO robotics, K'Nex structures, 3D modeling, 3D printing, Solar Cars, Future Cities design projects...and the list goes on. \r\n\r\nThere's no way we can fit so many curriculum options into a single semester. And storing it is a similar logistical issue. \r\n\r\nWith the storage shelves and labeling materials you've provided, we can better utilize our ample vertical space (like any tinker-space, our counters are covered!) and better sort our vast collection of materials. I think we'll start with our LEGOs. \r\n\r\nWe really appreciate your support in helping us tidy up and organize our learning space.","fullyFundedDate":1758653623856,"projectUrl":"project/tidy-and-productive-in-technology/9546872/","projectTitle":"Tidy and Productive in Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Schadegg's Technology Class","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8673476_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675980272404","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8673476"},{"teacherId":9808562,"projectId":8889983,"letterContent":"before i began a lesson with my students i use graphic organizer such as an KWL chart with a discussion to share. This helps me understand the background knowledge that my students have with the topic. As i'am introducing a new topic i implement different materials such technology, and literature allowing students to build their vocabulary and reading skills. My scholars are faced with the challenge as readers, but with that challenge my students still rise up to read challenging words to take control of their education. My students were very excited to see the books that i chose because it helped them make connections with school. They were very appreciative of the donations to their class. The resources that were funded by your generous donating allow students to grow academically and socially","fullyFundedDate":1731864113244,"projectUrl":"project/stellar-stars/8889983/","projectTitle":"Stellar Stars","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9808562_orig.jpg?crop=810,810,x0,y135&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730149475080","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9808562"},{"teacherId":8673476,"projectId":9410393,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our Technology classroom (specifically titled 3D Modeling & Design) once again!\r\n\r\nI want to begin by stating that the photos I am going to upload by the thank-you package due date are NOT from this year, as we will not (yet) have begun our design projects. These design projects include \"Future Cities\" and \"Renewable Energy Research Projects.\" The Future Cities project requires students brainstorm all of the elements that make up a city (housing, transportation, recreation, access to food and healthcare, energy, etc) while considering infrastructural and technological advancements that can make our communities greener and better connected. With the Renewable Energy Research Project students learn about how we use energy, where we get energy, differences between renewable and non-renewable energy sources, and focus on advancements in \"green\" energy technology. They then need to design a model of their technology and create a summary identifying the pros/cons/other considerations of what they chose to model. \r\n\r\nHaha, this requires a lot of materials. Cardboard, tape, glue, STYROFOAM (what a mess). I'm particularly excited about the heavy-duty scissors to cut cardboard (saving their fingers) and the styrofoam cutter to save the mess. \r\n\r\nThank you all so much!","fullyFundedDate":1750602142976,"projectUrl":"project/cut-paste/9410393/","projectTitle":"Cut + Paste","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Schadegg's Technology Class","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8673476_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675980272404","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8673476"},{"teacherId":8673476,"projectId":9113586,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for keeping our classroom pumping ahead at full STEAM!\r\n\r\nAs a classroom designed around project-based learning, with STEAM as our guiding principle, we consume a LOT of materials. \r\n\r\nWith both resin and filament 3D printers, our students are able to digitally create and produce products tailored to their needs. We have designed flexible \"shaft collars\" to replace the clumsy steel shaft collars, which have set screws that frequently become loose. Our robotics team has designed a plethora of parts specifically designed to suit the needs of their competition robots (e.g. gripper arms, battery pack and brain holders, cable stays, team number holders, etc.). Last year's robotics team decided to create their own flexible intake wheels using silicone and a 3D printed mold - I never would have thought of such a great idea! These kids are truly brilliant. \r\n\r\nOh, and batteries. I can sit on a pack of batteries at home for years. But here, we have many applications. In our Energy, Electricity, and Electronics unit, students use battery packs to explore energy generation, storage, and transfer. We require them for our drone controllers, VEX robotics controllers, and afterschool video gaming groups. We learn how to test a battery's state-of-capacity using battery testers and voltage meters. We explore how DC motors work, being able to supply a current (from a battery) or supply the mechanical motion (via wind turbine blades) necessary to create a current. \r\n\r\nAll in all, your support allows us to continue carrying out our discovery processes and creative endeavors.\r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1742937131534,"projectUrl":"project/common-core-consumables/9113586/","projectTitle":"Common Core Consumables","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Schadegg's Technology Class","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8673476_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675980272404","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8673476"},{"teacherId":9651817,"projectId":9001428,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our project, \"Math City Project\"! Our students were able to create their own math cities using the resources provided. Students got creative with the markers and created various of different types of cities, like a Minecraft, 2024, Fortnite, and more inspired cities. \r\n\r\nI loved watching our cities work with volume, area, and length to ensure they were crafting a well-versed city. I was proud to be part of their creative journey and honored with the resources we had donated to our classroom to fully ensure our creativity had no barriers. \r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1734731062635,"projectUrl":"project/math-city-project/9001428/","projectTitle":"Math City Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Orellana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9651817_orig.jpg?crop=3648,3648,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733932784575","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9651817"},{"teacherId":8673476,"projectId":9112882,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom!\r\n\r\nAs was mentioned in the project description, among the many things we make in our Technology is a large mess. \r\n\r\nEverything you provided us helps us to keep our classroom clean and tidy. We can sweep off our counters of dirt, vacuum around our hydroponics/seed starting stations and in our robotics arena, and wipe down all the tables/whiteboards in our classroom. \r\n\r\nHaving a clean, tidy space feels AMAZING. And it is so rewarding seeing the kids take pride in their practice.","fullyFundedDate":1740023313587,"projectUrl":"project/keep-it-clean-a-tidy-task/9112882/","projectTitle":"Keep It Clean; a Tidy Task","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Schadegg's Technology Class","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8673476_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675980272404","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8673476"},{"teacherId":9842565,"projectId":8982273,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contribution! It was important for us to get this cart and allow us to protect the new basketballs we just received from another Donors Choose. We had lost practically all of our basketballs because they were stolen over the summer. This cart will help us keep track of them. It is also very helpful to me as a coach. No longer do I have to lug a bag of basketballs across the school from my room to the gym. They are put away in a room next to the gym and it is very easy for me to roll them out to practice. Thank you for thinking of us and helping our program grow!","fullyFundedDate":1733253792246,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-a-cart-to-store-our-brand-new-ba/8982273/","projectTitle":"We Need a Cart to Store Our Brand New Basketballs","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9842565"},{"teacherId":9842565,"projectId":8953290,"letterContent":"We had a great basketball season thanks to your support. We started the season with only two girl basketball which made it very difficult to work on individual drills, which was important to do with a team of predominantly first time players. Our boys team wasn't much better off. They only had three basketballs to work with, for a team of twelve players. Thanks to your contribution we had enough basketballs to work on individual drills. It was also nice to have new balls that still had a fresh grip. Our players were very thankful and appreciative! You'd be amazed at how having ample basketballs can impact a program. Players also feel better when they have a new ball in their hand instead of an old one that slips out of their hands. Thank you for your contribution to our program! We appreciate you and your support!","fullyFundedDate":1732050619760,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-balls-to-shoot-for-the-stars/8953290/","projectTitle":"We Need Balls to Shoot for the Stars!","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9842565"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_108908","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":254,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":90,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":62,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":10,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"9.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":78.1,"schoolId":108908,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Franklin Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Franklin Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/minnesota/minneapolis-public-schools/franklin-middle-school/108908"}